Let's Hear It For The Youngs!

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I recently had an amazing grilled panini sandwich from the Useless Bay Coffee Company on Whidbey Island. It was so good that (surprise surprise) I had to re-create it. I will call it "The Young Panini", because if it weren't for my friends getting married on Whidbey Island, I would never have been at that little coffee shop. I wish I had a photo of my creation but it was too warm and too good to stop eating for 2 seconds.

Once you make the panini, kick back and watch this adorable and hilarious serenade the bride performed for her adoring new hubby. Could she be any cuter?!

Let's hear it for the Youngs!

The Young Panini

Great foccacia bread (I got mine from La Panzanella at the University farmers market)

Pesto

Tapenade
Fresh basil

Tomatoes, sliced (I got Billy's tomatoes from the farmers market)

Mozzarella, sliced

Pepperocinis, seeded and drained, then sliced
Artichoke hearts, sliced (from a jar, not a can)

Olive oil

Spread pesto on one side and tapenade on the other. Layer basil, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepperocinins and artichoke hearts. Brush outside of foccaccia with olive oil and grill on a panini press until the sandwich is smooshed down and the bread is nice and toasty.

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